Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Bedford Hills Free Library (BHFL). We are happy to welcome those who believe in the importance of our library and wish to help us by providing services and engaging with our community for the benefit of all. Opportunities are available in collections, public programs, and administration. Please apply so that we may determine how to match our needs with your interests and abilities.

First Name

Last Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Phone

Emergency Contact

Relationship

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TYPE OF VOLUNTEER

Please check all that apply.

Regular Volunteer (work on an on-going basis such as once a week)

Special Event or Project Volunteer

Intern from College or University

AVAILABILITY AND COMMITMENT

Average Total Number of Hours/Week Available

Days and Times Generally Available (for each day, indicate morning, afternoon, or evening preference):

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Period of Commitment (e.g. on-going, summer only, semester, year, one-time event or project, on an as-needed basis)

BACKGROUND AND SKILLS

Skills or Expertise

Please highlight skills or expertise (e.g. computer programs, language, teaching).

Experience

Please list employers and work/ volunteer experience or attach your resume.

Education

Please indicate any areas of study, degrees, or grade level if a student.

INTEREST IN BEDFORD HILLS FREE LIBRARY

What areas interest you the most? Please check all that apply.

Library Collection

Shelving or shelf-reading (e.g. return or move books, ensure that items are in the correct order on shelves)

Processing library material (e.g. DVDs, CDs and books, tying up newspapers for recycling.)

Delivering and picking up library materials to the community (i.e. to the BH pool or to those who are home- bound)

Programs

Children and Family programs and events (crafts, performances, festivals, games, hosting parents, tutoring)

Adult programs (workshops, book clubs, English conversation groups)

Education and literary programs (working with schools and other collaborators)

Administration

Books sales (organize donations for our “book nook” or special porch sales)

Gardening (e.g. assist with weeding and other projects to maintain an attractive yard)

Public relations – outreach events (schools, markets, fairs); update mailing lists

Fundraising (soliciting auction items, hosting, ticket sales, proposal writing, database)

Advocacy for libraries at public hearings or through letter-writing campaigns

Facilities (painting, repairs, cleaning, furnishings, holiday decoration)

Other…

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